My wife and I recently welcomed our first child into this world, Thomas. It seems my next ultralearning challenge is going to be learning how to be a dad! I’m sure there will be plenty of life lessons from fatherhood that will make its way into my writing in the future. I’m planning on taking […]
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I'm a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, computer programmer and an avid reader. Since 2006, I've published weekly essays on this website to help people like you learn and think better. My work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, TEDx, Pocket, Business Insider and more. I don't promise I have all the answers, just a place to start.